This course examines how to reconcile the demands of the market with the business operations resources over the long term. We start with a brief overview of the practice of aligning the messy reality of business operations planning with the organization’s strategic objectives. This leads to a conversation about the stage model as a technique for formulating, implementing, monitoring and control of business operations in the organization. Then we explore the tools you need to “do” business operations planning effectively. This course serves to examine how to employ the principles of fit with the realities of business operations performance.